Tony Ferguson got back into the win column for the first time since 2019, defeating Salt Papi in the Misfits Boxing 22 co-main event.
Ferguson came out looking to crowd Papi early, but it was Papi who landed the more impactful shots, including a booming left that buckled the former UFC star’s legs.
Despite things looking a little rough for ‘El Cucuy‘ in the opening round, Ferguson started to fight his timing in the second, connecting with a big left against the ropes. Still, the round was relatively close, potentially leaving Ferguson down 0-2 in their five-rounder.
Determined to end his six-year winless streak, Ferguson turned up the heat in the third, landing a barrage of strikes against the ropes that prompted the referee to step in and call for the stoppage.
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Official Result : Tony Ferguson def. Salt Papi via TKO (strikes) at 2:43 of Round 3 to win the pro interim middleweight world championship.
Check out Highlights From Tony Ferguson vs. Salt Papi at Misfits Boxing 22:
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